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Friday, October 2, 2015

October Previews...

It's the 2nd of October, the start to a new month of activities.
Here is a preview of my first Dutch Treat block for October.
The block is called Cottage and as you can see it's still under construction.
I've had numerous requests to show /explain how I am making these little blocks.
I trace the design on the background fabric, lay it on top of my print fabric and baste the 2 layers together with thread.

Next, I will cut away the background to reveal the image/print fabric.
I needle turn the edges under along my drawn lines. Lately I prefer marking the fabric lightly with a mechanical pencil, but the lines don't show up well in pictures. So here I'm using a wash away pen.

Only 1 block is posted each month, but there are 3 pineapple blocks in the quilt.
Because I'm working on 2 quilts, I've decided to get all of my French Vintage version completed now.
You can see the full versions of these over at the SVBAQ Sew Along blog.

I like your pineapple blocks very much. The French General fabrics work well. I had not thought about what applique technique you were using for the Dutch blocks. Is that what the book recommends. I think it is a good choice.

Those pineapple blocks are over the top - I am weakening - just to have that pattern in my hands and follow along. Love your choice of French Generals. Question for you - how do you find those great quilt layout grids to show your progress on various project - so fun to watch the blanks fill in!

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About Me

My name is Doreen aka Aunt Reen.
I've been a passionate quilter for 30+ years.
I love all aspects of quilting and find great joy in teaching and in learning from other Quilters. I am especially fond of sewing small scale quilt blocks and also enjoy applique'.